Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic clash at UFC 309 in heavyweight title fight – live
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Jon Jones is set to defend his heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309 this evening, marking a year since the bout was initially planned.
Jones and Miocic were set to face each other at Madison Square Garden last November, but an injury to Jones's pectoral muscle caused him to withdraw from the bout, pushing back his first title defense by a year. Now, at long last, the 37-year-old former light-heavyweight champion will go up against the heavyweight legend Miocic, who is 42, at MSG. However, their upcoming match has sparked some controversy.
When their fight didn't happen last year, Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich took their chance, with Aspinall defeating Pavlovich by knockout to claim the interim championship. Since then, Aspinall has successfully defended his interim title—a situation that doesn’t happen often in the UFC—causing many fans to view him as the rightful champion.
On the other hand, Jones hasn't competed since he claimed the vacant heavyweight championship back in March 2023, while Miocic hasn't stepped into the ring in nearly four years. Additionally, Miocic's most recent match ended with a brutal knockout defeat. Both fighters have suggested that they might retire after tonight's fight, which could leave Aspinall in a difficult position.
Stay tuned for real-time updates and outcomes from the key fights of UFC 309, including both the main card and preliminary matches, right here.
UFC 309 Live: Veronica Hardy Vs. Eduarda Moura
Hardy, supported by her husband, fights as a southpaw, while Moura adopts an orthodox stance.
Moura controls the center of the ring for the majority of the first round, moving in aggressively. She occasionally changes her stance.
Hardy puts considerable effort into targeting her opponent's physique throughout the match.
Moura threw several wild punches from a distance, clearly putting a lot of power into them.
Hardy delivered a strong kick to the body just before the round ended, but Moura was quick to grab it and took her opponent down to the mat.
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UFC 309 Live: Hardy Vs. Moura Showdown
Alright, the first match is finally underway! The broadcast crew had to fill in some gaps since the Weidman vs. Anders fight was called off.
We kick off with a women's flyweight battle featuring Veronica Hardy taking on Eduarda Moura.
Hardy is married to Dan Hardy, who once competed for a UFC championship.
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UFC 309 Live: Chris Weidman Vs. Eryk Anders Off
That's why we mentioned that the card was 'subject to last-minute changes' when we provided tonight's lineup: the match between Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders has been called off at the last moment!
Anders is not feeling well and can't confront the former middleweight champion.
Alex Pattle, November 16, 2024, at 11:20 PM
UFC 309 Live: Early Prelims Coverage
There’s a slight hold-up before the matches kick off, but stick around!
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UFC 309 Live: Interview With Michael Bisping
We had a conversation with UFC icon Michael Bisping regarding the main event happening tonight. He addressed several often-neglected inquiries in the lead-up to the showdown between Jones and Miocic.
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UFC 309 LIVE: Chandler Vs. Oliveira Co-Main Event
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UFC 309 LIVE: White Confirms Jones Vs. Aspinall
Jones mentioned that he isn't interested in fighting Aspinall, assuming he defeats Miocic tonight.
However, it seems that UFC president Dana White isn't going to make it so easy for Jones to get away...
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UFC 309 Live: Current Odds Update
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Alex Pattle, November 16, 2024, 10:45 PM
UFC 309 LIVE: Complete Fight Card Unveiled
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Jon Jones (the titleholder) takes on Stipe Miocic (for the heavyweight championship).
Charles Oliveira takes on Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout scheduled for five rounds.
Bo Nickal takes on Paul Craig in a middleweight bout.
Viviane Araujo is set to face Karine Silva in a match in the women's flyweight division.
Mauricio Ruffy takes on James Llontop in a matchup in the lightweight division.
Jonathan Martinez faces off against Marcus McGhee in a bantamweight matchup.
Chris Weidman faces Eryk Anders in the middleweight division.
Jim Miller faces Damon Jackson in a lightweight bout.
David Onama facing off against Roberto Romero in the lightweight division.
Marcin Tybura takes on Jhonata Diniz in the heavyweight division.
Mickey Gall takes on Ramiz Brahimaj in the welterweight division.
Bassil Hafez takes on Oban Elliott in the welterweight division.
Veronica Hardy faces Eduarda Moura in the women’s flyweight division.
Alex Pattle, November 16, 2024, 10:37 PM
UFC 309 Live: Viewing Guide
The event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK for £19.99. Viewers can also watch the fights through the broadcaster's app and website. Additionally, Discovery+ will stream the event in the UK at the same pay-per-view price. In the US, ESPN+ will offer a live stream of the event for $69.99 on a pay-per-view basis, and it will also be available on UFC's Fight Pass.
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Alex Pattle, November 16, 2024, at 10:25 PM.
